"all points of the compass" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} all points of the compass pl (plural only)
  1. (idiomatic) Every direction; everywhere. Tags: idiomatic, plural, plural-only Synonyms: every point of the compass
    Sense id: en-all_points_of_the_compass-en-noun-dmRmIwjK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English pluralia tantum

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